Birthplace Dallas, Texas
Parentage Vera Bolton & Ralph Empy
Christian Experience Joined the Church at an early age
Later joined West Mount Horeb Baptist Church
under the leadership of Rev. Malbray Mitchem
Education Lincoln High School
Employment U. S. Army
Marriott Hotel
Baylor Medical Hospital
Southwestern Bell / AT&T until retirement
Marriage One previous marriage
to which one child was born
Second marriage of 46 years to Lillie Empy
to which two children were born
Preceded in death by his mother and father; one sister, Jean Ann Foster; one aunt, Era Tipps; one son, Michael Charles Empy; and one grandson. Survivors: wife, Lillie Empy; daughter, Sonya Empy Haynes (Harry); son David Empy (Shunté); Carl Empy; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
